Rivers State: Wike dissolves executive council, sacks Chief of Staff

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Nyesom Wike, Governor Rivers State

The Governor of Rivers State, Governor Nyesom Wike has sacked his chief of staff, Emeka Woke, his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol, Harold Koko, and dissolved the state executive council.

The dissolution and dismissal was contained in a special government announcement signed by Kekvin Ebiri,the State’s Special Assistant on Media, in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.

The statement read,” Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has dissolved the State Executive Council with effect from Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

“The Chief of Staff to the governor and Senior Special Assistant (Protocol), have also been relieved of their office.

“His Excellency, Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, commends the members the Rivers State Executive Council for their service and contribution to the development of the State.

“He has also wished them the best in all their future endeavours.”

The statement further said Governor Wike, instructed all the former members of the State Executive Council to hand over to the most senior officers in their respective ministries.